Multiple Group IRT Modeling: Applications to Items Bias Analysis.

Muthen, Bengt; Lehman, James

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Publication Date: 1985

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Multiple Group IRT Modeling: Applications to Items Bias Analysis.

Muthen, Bengt; Lehman, James

Journal of Educational Statistics, v10 n2 p133-42 Sum 1985

The applicability of a new multiple-group factor analysis of dichotomous variables is shown and contrasted with the item response theory approach to item bias analysis. Situations are considered where the same set of test items has been administered to more than one group of examinees. (Author/BS).

Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Item Analysis, Latent Trait Theory, Mathematical Models, Regression (Statistics), Statistical Studies, Test Items

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Language: English

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